About K. Venkatappa
Lived 1887 – 1965 (aged 77–78). K. Venkatappa was an Indian painter and sculptor.
K. Venkatappa (28 June 1886 – 1965) was a pioneer painter, sculptor and an exponent of veena. He was born into a family of court painters in the princely state of Mysore, present day Karnataka. He was a pupil of Abanindranath Tagore.
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Who was K. Venkatappa?
Indian painter, sculptor and musician (1886-1965)
When was K. Venkatappa born?
K. Venkatappa was born in 1887.
When did K. Venkatappa die?
K. Venkatappa died in 1965.
What was K. Venkatappa's occupation?
K. Venkatappa was a painter and sculptor.
What nationality was K. Venkatappa?
K. Venkatappa was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). K. Venkatappa. https://biography.guide/k-venkatappa/
MLA: "K. Venkatappa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/k-venkatappa/.
Chicago: "K. Venkatappa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/k-venkatappa/.
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